I was speaking with one of my friends the other day. Among other things, we talked about how we run full-time businesses, have families, and still manage to keep our sanity. We also talked about how we manage our client interactions so that it all works. Here are a few tricks I’d like to share:… Continue reading You and Your Work Schedule… Who’s Controlling Who?
Things I Can’t Live Without- Paprika Recipe Manager App
I am someone who loves cooking and trying new recipes. However, I also struggle with staying organized and keeping track of my recipes and meal plans. I often find myself losing recipes or forgetting what ingredients I need to buy at the grocery store. But that was until I discovered Paprika Recipe Manager about five… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without- Paprika Recipe Manager App
Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
One of the things I love about my clients is that they are entrepreneurs. They’re excited about their work and passionate about their ideas. They love their businesses (sometimes) as if they were one of their children. And they spend a lot of time working. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many entrepreneurs… Continue reading Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
Things I Can’t Live Without-Canva Pro
As a virtual assistant, Canva Pro is an essential tool that I rely on to assist my clients with their design needs. The app offers me the capability to quickly and easily create professional-looking designs for various platforms, including social media, websites, and marketing materials. One of the ways I use Canva Pro is to… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without-Canva Pro
Is Your Email Address Hurting Your Business?
Let’s face it, social media may be the life of the party, but it’s email that gets the job done. And if you’re a small business owner, you can’t afford to overlook the power of this unassuming tool. But before you start sending out those emails, there are a few common mistakes you’ll want to… Continue reading Is Your Email Address Hurting Your Business?
Things I Can’t Live Without- Inbox Zero System
Inbox Zero is a great way to stay organized and productive. It allows you to clear out your email inbox so that you can focus on the more important tasks at hand. Benefits of Inbox Zero include: 1) Increased focus and productivity – When you have an empty inbox, you can focus on the tasks in… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without- Inbox Zero System
Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken!
When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there is some checklist or template they can use to make this happen. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of tactics suited for every business. However, there are a few… Continue reading Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken!
Things I Can’t Live Without- Krisp Noise Canceling App
Getting rid of unwanted noise has its place in all of our lives, but when you work from home, certain household noises have no place in business meetings, cue ringing doorbells and barking pups. I’ve used Krisp with my dogs barking in the background, family members moving around the house, and washing machines rattling around,… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without- Krisp Noise Canceling App
5 Ways to Make Your Business Look More Professional
When you work for someone else, your employer provides you with a computer, a phone, an email address, and business cards. The company has a logo, a website, and procedures established to get the work done. But … when you work for yourself, you start with none of that. It’s up to you to provide… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Your Business Look More Professional
Things I Can’t Live Without -Stage Manager on Mac
If you want to stay focused and keep your desktop clutter-free, start using Stage Manager. The new macOS Ventura update is full of features and improvements. My favorite is the addition of Stage Manager to organize apps and windows on Mac. Previously, if you wanted to keep multiple windows open at the same time on… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without -Stage Manager on Mac